The Ultimate Spicy-Sweet Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita
A refreshing and bold cocktail blending the sweetness of summer watermelon with a spicy jalapeño kick and crisp tequila.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending and Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh seedless watermelon cubes
- 1/2 jalapeño, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 4 oz Tequila Blanco
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- Tajín seasoning for the rim
- Ice cubes
- Extra jalapeño slices and watermelon for garnish
Instructions
- Rim your glasses with lime juice and dip into Tajín seasoning.
- Blend watermelon cubes and jalapeño slices until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a cocktail shaker.
- Add tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar to the shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glasses over fresh ice.
- Garnish with watermelon and jalapeño.